Health Center Activities Assistant

Job Summary

Assist to plan and develop the overall operation of the activities department in accordance with regulatory guidelines and our established policies and procedures and assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet the level of interests and abilities of each resident.

Essential Job Functions

• Implement and conduct programs as assigned by the Activities Director, encouraging residents to attend. Includes setup prior to and clean-up after completion of activities.
• Lead and assist residents groups on community outings.
• Conduct one-on-one activities with those residents requiring them.
• Completes documentation such as Assessments and Daily Attendance Sheets.
• Purchase and organize decorations and supplies for daily activities & holidays.
• Afford assistance in decorating Health Center common areas.
• Flexibility with schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Afford assistance in the coordination of calendar events, evaluation of the resident's social needs, projection of monthly expenditures, and keeping records and inventory of supplies.
• Afford residents to be treated with respect and dignity, recognizing individual needs and encouraging independence.
• Afford assistance in the development and implementation of a recreation program to meet the individual needs of the residents.

Essential Qualifications

• Possess a minimum of a high school diploma, with interests in recreation, crafts and music helpful.
• Must have basic knowledge of food preparation and handling.
• Certified Nurse Assistant certificate helpful.
• Experience And Basic Knowledge Must have experience in recreational and activities programs in senior citizens group nursing homes or related activities within the last two years.
• Must be familiar with dementia or willing to learn about the condition.

Benefits

• Fun Work Environment
• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Fitness Facility Onsite
• Vacation Pay
• Parking (Downtown Orlando)
• Career Advancement
• And More!

About the Role

We are a not-for-profit community service organization dedicated and committed to providing services for older adults and persons with special needs by creating and administering excellent residential and health care facilities.

Schedule

Must be able to work every other weekend.